No stranger to the spotlight, visionary community activist, WCCO Radio and media personality, Sheletta Brundidge, brought down the house at the Upper Midwest Emmy® Awards on October 19, using her moment of recognition to devote attention to Black small businesses.
She received the prestigious Board of Governors Emmy® Award for her creation of a first-of-its-kind Black Entrepreneurs Day campaign. Last February, Brundidge and her team transformed the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda into a live broadcast event, lending a platform and a public voice to Black business owners across the Twin Cities.
During the event, stories of inspiration and stories of struggles shared by Black small business owners showcased a community that hasn’t had an equal voice or seat at the table. It gave attendees hope, and a chance to lobby for resources in front of legislators, public officials, and a live TV audience.
The Board of Governors Emmy®Award recognizes businesses and organizations using the power of …